Israel marriage

Public ring proposals could constitute Jewish marriages, creating halachic issues, rabbi warns

Beersheba Chief Rabbi Avraham Deri warned that a ring proposal before witnesses could create a halachic marriage, meaning a couple could later need a religious divorce.

(Illustrative) A man proposes to a woman on a private terrace near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, February 10, 2026
A surge in the number of weddings in 2024, but young people are in no rush to get married

Which Israeli cities are best for singles?

 The parents don't want to come to the wedding because of the food

What's in a name? Why women are increasingly choosing to keep their maiden names after marriage

An Israeli bride and her groom get married, November 30, 2020

Poll reveals strong Israeli public support for non-Orthodox marriage


Questions of bigamy in Israel: Legal grounds

Bigamy involves someone marrying a person while he or she is still legally married to another.

Marriage process

Private lives, public debate: Tzachi Halevy and Lucy Aharish's marriage

Politicians who care about intermarriage should focus on a lot more than the choices of two individuals

News anchor Lucy Aharish [L] and Actor Tzahi Halevi [R]

Protesters pray at Haifa Rabbinical Court after Conservative rabbi arrest

"The Israeli public wants an open and welcoming Judaism without coercion and most importantly one which respects every person’s path and customs," said Masorti leader Dr. Yizhar Hess.

Rabbi Dov Hayun speaks at the prayer service and demonstration outside the Haifa Rabbinical Court on Sunday

Civil marriage in Eilat to be proposed in forthcoming legislation

The bill would allow civil marriages to place in Eilat, but is facing opposition from all sides.

A bride and groom kiss under the chuppah at their wedding

WATCH: Marching orders to love: IDF soldier proposes on parade ground

"Luna, will you marry me?"

Marriage process

Recent trend shows Jewish marriage on the wane in Israel

Several organizations have expressed concern with the number of Jewish citizens marrying outside the rabbinate.

A couple stands underneath a ‘huppa’ during their secular wedding ceremony in Tel Aviv.

Tzohar opens TA marriage registration branch in cooperation with rabbinate

The organization’s marriage service took root after many couples were upset by the overly-bureaucratic and unwelcoming approach of local rabbinates to couples seeking to get married.

Wedding rings [Illustrative]

Hakhel Festival talks Jewish renewal, marriage alternatives and more

Close to 2,000 people participated in the event's approximately 30 workshops, lectures, panel discussions and lessons, which is a project of Panim, a network of 60 pluralistic Judaism organizations.

Michal Berman speaking at the Hakhel Conference in Ramat Gan, October 2017

New campaign reopens debate on civil marriage in Israel

A provision for civil marriage doesn't exist in Israeli law, with marriage and divorce possible only through the established religious institutions.

Wedding rings [Illustrative]

Cupid's arrow strikes United Hatzalah volunteers

In honor of Tu B'av, the Jewish day of love, here's a look at some volunteers whose relationships blossomed while working for the life-saving organization.

Miri Shvimmer and Lior Ashkenazi